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National Republican., 1887-11-01
The Popular Approval

or the efforts of the California Fig Syrup Co.,
fective substitute for the bitter nauseous liver
medicines and cathartics formerly in use is as
gratifying TO the company as 1t is creditabe to
rapidly increasing sale of Syrup of Figs, and
the promptly beneficial effects of single dose
are convincing proofs that 1t is the most easily
taken and the most pleasantly effective rem
edy known. For sale by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-11-01
mnrr,nxa Linannsn.

Marriage licenses have been issued az fol-
lows Charles B Jackson and Ella Jones, John
o. Herbert and Mary A. Daley, George p. II
Jones and Mary +. Buchanan, Benjamin T.
ana Belle Penney, Jonn Lipphard aud Annie
Bradley, John W. Clarke and Julia NJ, Savage.
Aaron Hewitt and Mamie G. Burroughs. James
J., Fitzgerald and Laura V. Hammond. all OF
this city.
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Prosecutor Lavender Resigns.

The following correspondence best ex.
plains itself;
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE USITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CRY
OF WAsH1NGTON, Oct 20, lSS7.-HoS A 8.
WORTulNGTOS, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY,
DISTRICT OF CoLuMBiA--Deur Sir! hereby ten.
der my resignation as an assistant District at.
tornev, to take effect the Slst day of October. I
resign btcauke have made arrangements to
practice law with Mr.. W. j. Newton.
l appreciate and wish to thank you, md
through You my associates, for the uniform
courtesy and Kindness that have always re-
ceived. Very sincerely yours,
FLEMING ]. LAVENDER.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CRY
OF WASHINGTON, oct, 81, 1887 = FLEMING j.
LAVENDER, ESQ, City-Dedr Sir. In accepting
as now do your resignation as one of my as
Sistants, to take effect to-day, | desire to say
that am deeply indebted to you for the earnest
faithful and satisfactory manner III which you
have performed the duties of your Office ever
since your appointment, ! should have been
glad to have you stav with me until my own
term expires; but recognize the fact that you
cannot afford to remain longer, Wishing you
all the success you deserve, and that Is saying
good deal, am, yours very ruly,
A. g. WoRI HISGToN,
United States District Attorney,
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Left TO the Children.

The will OF the late Anna A. smoor, widow
ot Capt. smoot of the navy, has been filed with
the register. She leaves the household furni-
ture TO her grandchildren, and houses 1911 X
street northwest to her niece, Ann Y. Beall,
nd 1909 X street to A. j. Beall and her daugh-
ter in.law. Mary SmoOt, in trust to revert 10
the grandchildren who may be living.
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Gnrreff Park Gfnclr.

Nineteen shares of delinquent stock In Gar
RI It fark will be sold at auction to-day at 4: 30
II. M, at No. 7t6 Eighth street northwest,
FERNS, So on each shure, balance in thirty days
IL desired
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Tho Tournament Ended.

The final match for the first prize in the
S ngles in the lawn tennis tournament was
p'ayCd yesterday morning by Messrs, Bonsal
aud McCawley, and%aS won by the former.
IN the contest for second prize In the doubles,
the viClors were MessTs. Melcalf aud Davidson.
National Republican., 1887-11-01

A NEWLY elected congressman said last
week, speaking of an ol d freud who had voted
against him, NOW there's nothing mean
bout me, for when saw that fellow suffering
" ith terrible cough forgave his going back
II me and told him TO use DR.. Bulls Cough
EVrnD.n
National Republican., 1887-11-01
rs there no balm 10 Gilead2

Thanks 10 DR.. Pierce. there is a balm In his
Golden Medical Discovery''-"a balm for
every wound" to health, from colds, coughs
consumption, bronchi Is, and all chronic
blood, lung and liver affections. OF druggists
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Only a Slim Attendance.

The National Democratic Association
held meeting last night at 93S street,
but the slim attendance prevented the
transaction of any business Of importance.
National Republican., 1887-11-01
Madame Snula.

The name of Madame Soule, 3O5 Fifth ave.
nue., New York, Is sasynonym for good tase and
elegance Of design, and the fashionable world
will be delighted TO hear that she will open at
1929 street on Oct. 81, for four days with
National Republican., 1887-11-01

BERKELEY, q pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, "a per gallon, 81 a
quart, and 80 cents a pint, 25 cents sample
bottle, ThRrp, 618 street northwest,
National Republican., 1887-11-01

"ALDBRNKY DAIRY WAGoss"-FreshA Alder
cred In u pound ,Ward' prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, 8 cents per ball;
buttermilk. 8 cents per quart. and sweet milk
At cents per quart.
National Republican., 1887-11-01

FOR family use no beer is better than the
Faust" from the Anheuser- Busch Brewing
Association. Try II, and be convinced. or
west. Phone SS9-5. Frank Schwarz, manager
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1. ssThe liquor traffic is not an industry
but crirse OF the greatest magnitude, its
direful effects being seen and felt in
every place.
2. "The whisky saloon is school Of
vice in which thousands upon thousands
of the youths Of the land, as we'll as
others, are being educated in all that is
evil. 8A
8 ~The liquor business is in close alli-
ance with gambling and debauchery the
world over.
4 "The whisky traffic checks the pros
perity Of the country. in the idleness it
begets, in the loss of time and labor Of
the thousands it draws into dissipation,
thus rendering its victims incapable OF
building up the material interests OF the
country.
8. ut paralyzes every branch Of bust
ness by taking millions of dollars of the
peoples money for its poisonous COM
modify which should 90 to other trades
and for the necessaries and comforts of
ife." ANON.
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Judge Machen, since receiving
his appointment as police juror
for ward seven, has told us that
the governor didn't know anything
about the people of his ward want
ing representation on the jury.
We have no idea where the judge
gets this version of the case, but
cannot believe it to be true. In
our issue of April Odd we COM
mented upon the dilatory action of
the governor in considering the
petition of the citizens of ward
sevon relative to this subject, and
n few days later the Capitolian-
advocate took occasion to reply to
our comments. We do not believe
the governor could be ignorant of
matter published right under
his nose in the official organ of
the State.
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Ten Acres in Red River Valley
Worth a Whole County in
Western Texas.

The following letter shows what we
have always claimed for Grant parish and
the rest OF this fertile valley. You can
travel many a mile and not find half as
good country to live in as we have here:
LAMPAsAs. TEXAS. July %. 1887.
To Capt. c. C. Nash q Family:
Being here and nothing to do will write
you letter to let you know how all are.
This is certainly a fine watering place,
though now fast ON the decline, as Ii
every place l have noticed in western
Texas We arrived here on Thursday
morning. On that day there was very
large anti-prohibition barbecue and speak-
ing, largely attended. On to-day the
prohibition side have the same, and from
appearances will be equally as large.
Everything is on the move, great deal
OF feeling on both sides, men, women and
children bearing badges, blue for "anti,"
white for 'pro." Their best speakers on
both sides are doing everything in their
power to carry their points.
The drouth here is fearful / might
say all out west of Dallas there is next to
nothing made. We came distance of
III uiilCS lIOLu hDiiclt W OOlctldu Oy
private conveyance in one day. Nothing
on The road made. The corn all burned
up, and in many places cut down. SEEM
ingly III many places not half its grown
size. From Coleman to this place, a dis
lance of los miles, we came by rail, and
do not think would exaggerate to say on
the whole route there is notas much corn
forage for man and beast as there is on
my ten acre patch between the store and
High Die. 1t is one of the poorest, rock
lest countries ever saw, entirely unfit for
cultivation, and great many that can
leave the country are doing 80. Many
cannot get away because OF having all
they have invested in a little house and
fencing around the same. mean all are
leaving the country who are not interest
ed in that way, that is renters, etc.
Though there is a great deal OF taste and
seeming refinement in all the little rail-
road towns, no money is made here, but
a great deal spent.
would write more, but all are getting
ready to go out to speaking, and I will
close by saying we will leave here Mon
day at II a. m. for home. Would have
left day sooner, but did not have time
for letter to go home and have con-
veyance to meet us at the station. / am
now tired of staying here, and want to
return, Come up when we get home.
Yours, ETC., RIcHD. B. WILLIAMS.
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A Gift for All.

In order to give all a chance to test
it. and thus be convinced of its won
lcriul curative powers, DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. will be, for limited time,
given away. This offer is not only
liberal, but shows unbounded faith in
the merits of this great remedy. All
who suffer from coughs, colds, con-
sumption, asthma, bronchitis, or any
affection. Of throat, chest, or lungs, are
especially requested to call at Nash's
store, and get trial bottle free.
Large bottles 81.
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TO ". A. JAMES. BY ADA FARMERS UNION NO. ,

TO ". A. JAMES. By ADA FARMERS UNION NO. 70.
On July 18th, 1887, Bro. William A. James died
at the home of his step-fathcr Tiliman Casey in
Grant parish, La, aged 20 years and 10 days.
bro. James was an affectionate son, q kind and
loving brother a steadfast friend, and a good
citizen. He was a staunch and honored member
OF Ada Farmers Union, and we, his brothers and
sisters deeply mourn his untimely death: but no
is gone. his task is finished. Flowers viii spring
up from his grave, storms Will beat upon IL,
crown it with her stars. and the earth rolling as
n great orb in infinite space will bear his dust
with hers till time shall be no more.
We his associates in the Farmers Union, still
hive on; but where is he? Gone gone, to that
borrn whence no traveller returns. We can only
follow him with our prayers, beseechirg for him
the smiles of q righteous God. We shall know
him no moro on earth, bat we hope for a meet
ing in that other and happier world. where he
has gone before. Therefore be il
kEsoLvED. That, in bowling to the fat of an
ail-wise Providence, We enshrine within our
hearts q lasting remembrance of our departed
brother, and that we wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days. as a tribute to his
worth.
RESOLVED. That we tender our heartfelt gym
patty TO the bereaved family, and mingIe our
cordolence with theirs.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread
upon tne minutes Of Ada Union, and a copy DC
sent 10 the Farmers Union and CoLFAx CHRoxI-
GLE for publication. with the request that copies
OF the pagerB containing these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased.
such was his worth our loss is such.
We cannot love too wen or grieve too much"
@. II. HARvILL,
w. s. CARR
i. j. CHANDLER,
w. d. Irwin.
MARY y. iRwrs.
AoLLIE T. u sRyILL,
Committee,
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SHERIFF SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish o.
Grant, La.-No. 269.
VIM. 8. Calhoun VS.. Mrs. M. NJ. A. Lai
Ut al.

nv a c - ~ -
""' o. Sa'"oun W.. D,fs' m n A. Aano
% a.
BY virtue OF and to satisfy writ OF d..
IA, issued and to me directed, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, l have seized
ana will ofler for sale, 1T public auction,
IN front Of the court house door, III the
town OF Colfax. Louisiana, between the
h0ua prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY. September 3. 1887.
thn fo,,o~;,,., a..scr;t,,., ,,r,v,..~t, ss;-.d
thu nro,,..rtv If ~. dsf.rdants to'r;t.
The north half Of s..ct;op tvrptv-p;ne.
tbe s.ntbwest ou.rtcr of ssct;on twenfv.
nine. t,.s north half . ~. scrshs.st omar
ter OF action. twenty. n;,,e, the anil, west
orartar ~ tha so,,tb.s.t o,,ert..r ~ ....s;,,
twentv-n;ns the east half az the sorth-
east ouartar of sectiuu thirty. lot unn,l,sr
one IN sact;on th;rtv-on. frsct;opal NC
ton numhar thirtv-two. the ...st Lnlf of
the southcast on.rter of sectinn thirty
three aud fha wsst half of the santhe.st
quarter Of section rtv-three. the west
half n thu rnrtheast onarter nf seet; m
thirtv-three. the east half If The north
wext nuarter Of section thirty, three. the
east half 81 the southwest nu.rter If src-
tion thirtv-tbree: ali of which Is in town.
shin aevsn north range three west. Also
the west half of the somthwest onorter If
sect;on tl,r,sa the cast l,.if ~ tho ,,orsb.
east nuerter ~ sect;cn S,nr FL. M, II, ws.t
1 81 The ! ortl..st cn.rtsr ~ sscs;o,, f,rr
the porthw..st .,n.rt.r ~ ss..;cr fnnr the
southwest Quarter fr Of seetion fonr fr~c nc
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Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarka-
BILE story, the truth of which is voucllcd
for by the residents Of the town: IL
am 70 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint aud lameness
for many years; could not dress myself
without help. Now am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do
all my own homework. l owe my
thanks to Electric Bitters for having
renewed my youth, and removed com
plctely all disease and pain" Try .
bottle, Soc and 81 at Nash's store.
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Proceedings of the Town Council.

CoLFAx, La. August 2, 1887.
The Colfax town council met this
day. Full board present.
On motion it was resolved that the
ordinance adopted May IL, 1887, levy
ing aI4 mill tax as the town tax for
1887, which had not been recorded, be
recorded.
On motion J. p. Lewis was unani-
mously elected town marshal with a
salary Of ten dollars per month, all
perqcisites of the Office to belong to
the town TREASURY, the marshal elect
to give an official bond of two hundred
and fifty dollars.
Ordinance No. IS, relative to the
obstlucting Of streets, adopted, as
follows:
Bet ordained By the 7own Council of
the Iown Of Collar, That the building
of houses, fences and other obstruc-
tons in the sixty feet set apart for the
streets of the town of colfax is hereby
prohibited, and the adding to or inn
proveinent of such distractions as now
exist is hereby prohibited; provided
thst this ordinance does not apply to
those lots outside of the Inhabited
portion of the town, to which the
owners have not granted the privileges
aud rights OF ingress and egress by
the sale of separate blocks.
Be q further orddind, That any per-
son violating this ordinance shall be
subject to n fine of not less than ten
nor more than fifty dollars for each
and every oifense, the same to be en-
forced as other fines and penalties.
Resolred, That the ordinances adopt
ed at this meeting be published BY
two insertions in the official journal
of the parish of Grant. La.
The colncil then adjourned.
w. Il. RICHARDSON.
Mayor, Acting Secretary.
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SHERIFF SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish o
Grant, La.--No. 269.

VIM. 8. Calhoun VS.. Mrs. NJ. NJ. A. Lane
Ut al.
BY virtue of and to satisfy writ of f.
fa., issued and to me directed, in tho
above entitled and numbered suit, / have
seized aud will offer for sale. 1T public
auction, in front of the court house door,
in the town Of Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, August l3, 1887.
the following described property, seized as
the property Of the defendant, to-wit:
One bay stallion (Hotalcol. one bay
guiding, one bay FLY, one cream horse
(Clifton), one mare aud colt (Molly).
Terms-Casli with benefit of appraise-
ment. p. GOODE, Sheriff.
colfax, July %, lSs7. PISA
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The remedy which most successfully
combsls malarial disorders is Ayers Ague
Cure. 1t is purely vegetable compoun d
and contains neither quin inc nor any 9TH
er dangerous ingrcdi ut. Warranted to
cure chiils and fever.
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We see that candidates for Office
are already beginning to announce
themselves in various parish pa
pers. For general information we
will state that our terms are five
dollars for ward, ten dollars for
parish, and fifteen dollars for dis
trict officers-cash in advance.
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Delegates appointed to the pro-
hibition convention, to convene in
Alexandria on the 18th prox., are
requested to send their names to
Rev. b. F. White, Alexandria, La,
SO that arrangements can be made
to entertain them during the ses-
sion of the convention.
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The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheunl, fevers
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by C.. G. Nash.
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July 81. 1879.

GRAY-On Sunday. July 81, 1887. at the resi-
dence of Mr.. 8. Il. Leo. in ward three. Grant
parish, La. Mrs. HENRIETTA v. GRAY, aged
about SO years. wife of E. =. Gray. She leaves
her loss.
YALI.EE-On Monday, August l. 1887, at his
home in Rapides parish. EDMOND j. VALIEE,
died, aged 80 years, 8 months and 10 days. De-
ceased WAS born Nov. IS lSl7.
Among men he stood an example. Honor to
him was intuition. Kindly in spirit, none came
to him and departed without relief. He lived
among rs an example, that. may we hope. chris
tian or wording, shall emulate, and in his
death may they point to his end and wish that
more were worthier." 4.
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Mr.. Wier, young gentleman of
pleasing address and intelligence,
representing Coleman's Baptist col
lege at Keachi, gave us a passing
call on Thursday.
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naOucV to be- made. Gut this ont and return
WUUCI to us and we will send you, free,
something Of great value and importance to
you, that will start you in business which will
bring you in more money right away than any
thing else in this world Any one can do tho
work and live at home. Either sex; all ages
Something new, that just coins money for all
workers. We win start you; capital not needed.
This is one Of the genuine important chances Of
a lifetime. Those who are ambitious and enter
prising will not delay. Grand outfit free.
Address TRUE 4 Co, Augusta, Maine. d17
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GULLETvT GIN COMPANY


Manufacture GuLLKTT's "MAG-
NOIIA" GIN FEEDER AND Con-
DKNsER. At the Worlds EXPOSE
ton, New Orleans, 1884-1885, these
Machines took the " Highest
Award, Diploma and Gold Medal
for Light Draft, Best Sample and
General Utility"
They are simple and durable,
clean the seed well and do not
choke in ginning, while for supe-
rior sample they have never been
equalled.
List price OF our MAGNOLIA"
GIN reduced from $3.50 to 500 per
saw. Write for circulars and prices.
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NOTICE.

On Saturday, August 10, 1887, between
IL m. and p. M, in accordance with an
ordinance passed by the police jury, l will
let to the lowest responsible bidder, the
building Of fence AROUND the court house
yard and picket fence around the Jail,
the putting up of tin cutters on the court
house, and repairing the grand jury room.
The purchasing of the cutters and lumber
to be made by me if SO desired by the
bidders on the day of sale Plans aud
specifications to be had by applying to me.
The successful bidds- to give bond for the
president reserving the right to reject all
bids. A. L. GROW,
President P. j. of Grant Parish.
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WORKINe CLASSES, ~ ATs ..s .so =,

psSed 70 fsrnish ali cIsssss with employment
q hone the whole Of the time, or for their spare
moments. Business new. light and pfodtabie-
Persons Of either sex easily earn frnm :0c 70 80
per evening. and a proportional sum BY deyoung
AL their time to the business: Boye ana esrfs
this may sc1sd their address. and test tho busi-
neps va make this offer. To such as are not well
satisfied We will send one dollar to pay Tor the
free. Address GsORG Il sTINsQN = CO..
di7-iy Portland. Name.
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When newspaper communication il
thrown into the waste basket it is ex.
communicated. -Picayune.
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SHERIFF SALE.

Twelfth District Court Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.-No. 269.
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Prohibition Convention.

To tho Citizens OF Grant Parish:
On Wednesday, August IL, 1887, the
State Prohibition Convention meets in
Alexandria, La. 1t has nothing what
ever to do with politics, and its only
purpose is to devise ways and means
to check intemperanco in our State.
and to further the cause of prohibition.
Our parish should be represented. We
therefore, as citizens of Grant parish,
invite such of our people as have the
above cause at heart, irrespective of
race, sex or party utilization to meet at
the court house in Colfax on Saturday,
August IL, 1887. at IL o'clock, to choose
delegates to said convention.
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AYERS '. s:.sss:'s
.., n The ssr1 a.ss + s he. PILLS.

bowels are coustipstcd, or II the stomach
fails to perform Its functions properly, use
Ayers Pills. They arc invaluable.
For some years / was victim to Liver
Complaint, In consequence of which l
suffered from General Debility and In,li-
gestion. A few boxes of Ayers Pills
restored me to perfect health. w. L.
Brightney, Henderson, w. Va.
For years have relied more upon
Ayers Pills than anything else, 10
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LOCAL DO T S.

Judge NJ. F. Machen has re-
ceived his commission as member
of the police jury from ward seven.
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Ayers Pills,

Prepared by DR.. J. C, Aver Co.. Lowell, Msss
Sold By Al Dsa1srs In 1edicins.
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he Bowels.

BY the advice of friend 1 began taking
Ayers Pills, In short time was free
from pain, my food digested properly, the
sores on my body commenced healing,
Samuel ID. White, Atlanta, Ga.
have long used Ayers Pills, in my
family, and believe them to be the hest
pills made. IS. c. Darden, Dardcn, Miss.
Ny wife and little girl were taken with
Dysentery few days ago, and at once
began giving them small doses of Ayers
Pills, thinking l would call doctor II the
disease became any worse. In . short
time the bloody discharges stopped, all
pain went away, and health was restored.